A full day can be spent at the Chatsworth Estate with so much to see and do. Chatsworth is a stately home in theDerbyshire Dales, It is the seat of the Duke of Devonshireand has been home to the Cavendish family since 1549.The house, set in expansive parkland and backed by wooded, rocky hills rising to heather moorland, contains a unique collection of priceless paintings, furniture, Old Master drawings, neoclassical sculptures, books and other artefacts. Chatsworth has been selected as the United Kingdom's favorite country house several times.

Discounted Tickets available from Hotel Reception.

To add to the Estate, there is also a Farm Park for the younger visitors, farm shop, garden centre and the extensive grounds which you share with sheep and deer.

Eyam, the plague village!

A traditional English village that lies within the Peak District National Park. The village is noted for an outbreak of bubonic plague which occurred there in 1665, in which the villagers chose to isolate themselves rather than let the infection spread. With a visitor centre, Eyam Hall (National Trust property) and quaint village lanes this is an idyllic place of interest. Many of the old cottages have plaques on showing the plight of those in the village during the time of the plague.

Heights of Abraham

A fun day out for everyone! And it starts on a cable car

Heights of Abraham is a major attraction in Matlock Bath, only a few minute’s drive from Willersley Castle it consists of a hilltop park on top of Masson Hill, accessed by Cable Car from the village. The route is 568 metres (1,864 ft) long and climbs 169 metres (554 ft).. Once on the hilltop there are cavern and mine tours in both Great Masson Cavern and the Great Rutland Cavern, play areas, a visitor centre, stunning views, fossil factory and much more.

Discounted Tickets available from Hotel Reception

Castleton

A pretty village with stunning views, interesting gift shops and a visitor centre. This is an ideal starting point for a day’s walking on the High Peak, routes up Cave Dale,Winnats Pass, Mam Tor and Hollins Cross meet near Castleton. While there, there are four "show caves" to visit (one of them by boat) and at least one of them is open all year. Take a look at our guest information in reception for leaflets.

Buxton

Buxton is a spa town close to the county boundary withCheshire to the west and Staffordshire to the south, and is described as "the gateway to the Peak District National Park". Home to Poole's Cavern, an extensive limestone cavern open to the public, and St Ann's Well, fed by the geothermal spring bottled and sold internationally by Buxton Mineral Water Company. Also in the town is theBuxton Opera House, which hosts several music and theatre festivals each year. With a range of shops, beautiful grounds with Victorian Pavillion and Buxton Crescent it makes an enjoyable and varied day out.

Dovedale

No visit to Derbyshire is complete unless you have taken to the stepping stones in Dovedale, take the day to enjoy the town of Ashbourne before parking at Dovedale and taking an enjoyable flat walk along the dale. Stunning scenery on a riverside walk and the fun of hopping over the stepping stones before heading back. For those more energetic there are many popular marked walks that surround Dove Dale.

Local Walks

We have a full range of short, medium and long walks for your enjoyment available from Hotel reception.